Category: crypto

Trescon, a business events company founded in Bengaluru in 2016, has reached its 10-year milestone by expanding from Bengaluru to Dubai and beyond. The company has organized over 500 government-backed events in 10+ countries, connecting over 250,000 attendees and expanding into new markets with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, STEM, and deeptech.

TruStage is piloting a dollar-pegged stablecoin called TSDA for US credit unions until mid-2026. The stablecoin will have 1:1 cash reserves and will focus on various payment use cases. The initiative is driven by the GENIUS Act and forecasts a $2 trillion stablecoin market by 2028.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a quantum resistance roadmap to protect the network from potential attacks by quantum computers. The plan focuses on replacing vulnerable cryptography with quantum-resistant alternatives in areas like consensus signatures, wallet cryptography, and zero-knowledge proofs. While large-scale quantum attacks are still theoretical, Ethereum is taking proactive steps to secure its…

WhiteBIT’s WBT token surged from $1.90 to $65.30 in three years, a 3,337% increase. The token offers fee discounts, staking benefits, and weekly token burns. It was added to five S&P Crypto indices. WhiteBIT’s strategic moves, such as partnering with Juventus FC, show potential for further growth. Regulatory compliance and market conditions will impact future…

Magic Eden, a popular NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain, is closing its Bitcoin and EVM trading platforms and multi-chain wallet. Users must withdraw assets before the shutdown in early March 2026. The focus will be on Solana assets, streamlining operations and strengthening the original ecosystem.

Block, Inc. is reducing its workforce by cutting over 4,000 jobs, shrinking from over 10,000 employees to under 6,000. CEO Jack Dorsey says this move is a strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence and leaner teams, not due to financial distress. Investors responded positively with shares rising over 23% in after-hours trading.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin plans to reduce slot times and finality on the network. The “strawmap” roadmap includes seven upgrades through 2029, focusing on faster UX, throughput, security, and privacy. Changes may include erasure-coded P2P networking, reduced attester counts, and quantum-resistant cryptography. The goal is faster user experience and stronger security.

The OCC has proposed detailed regulations for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, aiming to bring them under federal banking oversight. The proposal covers issuance, supervision, reserves, liquidity, and redemption requirements. A 60-day public comment period has been opened to refine the rules before finalization, with further provisions to be added later.

WLFI has proposed a governance reform that would require token holders to stake their assets for at least 180 days to vote. The system aims to align influence and rewards with token lock-up duration, offering a potential 2% APR from the treasury. Two participation tiers for large stakeholders are also introduced.

Centrifuge’s CFG token surged over 180% after being listed on Upbit, then dropped as traders took profits. Price reached levels last seen in 2025 and is now above key moving averages. On-chain data showed whale accumulation and increased trading volume. Technical indicators were mixed, with potential for higher prices with Korean market participation.